KR20020021927A - System And Method For On-line Fishing Game - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An online fishing game system and a method are provided to share the information between each game server through a standard protocol and to make one server integrally manage each server. CONSTITUTION: The system comprises a plurality of fishing game server(120) to provide an online fishing game to a user, an authentication and payment server(110) to manage the servers and the information of user using each fishing game server, a user terminal(130) to enable the user to enjoy the fishing game after selecting a fishing game server by connecting to the authentication and payment server, and a network(140). The online fishing game server includes a fishing game server simulating the natural environment of fishing site and processing the exchange between the users in the fishing site, an authentication and payment server processing a search of fishing site, an authentication and a total payment, and a user terminal interfacing a connection with a fishing site, a chatting and the game progress, and the whole communication function between respective server and user terminal is executed by a standard protocol.

Description

Online fishing game system and online fishing game using him {System And Method For On-line Fishing Game}

The present invention relates to an online game system and an online game method using the same.

In the era of digital and high-speed information and communication, the game industry is in the limelight as an industry that can create higher added value than any other field. Games are regarded as contents that will play a pivotal role in the digital age because they encompass all multimedia technologies such as video and sound, and are highly valued as cultural products that can create enormous derivative markets with characters and music. .

The game industry can be largely divided into hardware and software areas, and the hardware field is a means for running game software such as a main board of a commercial arcade game, a home game machine, and a graphics and sound board for games. Game software is content that runs on a certain gaming platform and can be divided into PC, arcade, video, and online game.

However, in recent years, as game production technology is advanced and strategic alliances between game makers are activated, the distinction between traditional game areas is blurring, and genre destruction is accelerating.

In terms of technology, the global game market is in a cataclysm. High-performance CPUs are becoming popular, and video is evolving from 2D to 3D. Microsoft's DirectX 7.0 and Direct3D, which provide game developers with a 3D game development environment, and 3dfx's "Wharf" chips for 3D accelerator boards, represent the 3D video game era.

Sound is also being introduced to 3D sound technology, which makes the unit move and perspective, and digital coding schemes for 5.1 channels are on the rise with the emergence of DVD.

However, the most notable changes are the networking and onlineization of games. As the recent online game boom in Korea and Sony's PS2 have a built-in communication function, the game itself is becoming Internet-based content using the TCP / IP protocol.

As a result, technology that can provide stable services to people around the world is regarded as an important ability, and the amount of money invested in infrastructure construction is growing rapidly.

Experts anticipate that game technology will be combined with VR in order to maximize reality, and VR technology is already being applied to some simulation games and interfaces.

The game industry is pointing to the wireless network market as the most promising Muju Communist. Some companies have already begun developing exclusive game contents for mobile phones, portable information terminals, etc., and are preparing for video mobile phones and satellite network game eras such as IMT2000.

On the other hand, in the conventional online game, since each server that operates the online game is composed of a unique program and an operating system, there is a problem that online games or communication cannot be performed even between servers that operate similar online games.

In addition, since each online game server is built by a different protocol, there is a problem in that each online game server cannot be integratedly managed.

In addition, looking at the contents of the online game being developed, it can be seen that most of the existing games that can be enjoyed even offline simply moved to online. In other words, there is a problem that currently operated online games do not provide a game method of a new item.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, through the establishment of a standard protocol to share the information between each game server based on this, as well as integrated management of each game server on a server based on this new type of online game method of fishing game The purpose of the present invention is to provide an online fishing game system and an online fishing game method using the same.

Figure 1a is an embodiment configuration of an online fishing game system according to the present invention.

Figure 1b is an exemplary view showing a data exchange history between each component in the online fishing game system according to the present invention.

2 is an exemplary view of a screen that appears on a monitor when an online fishing game is executed in a user terminal according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a configuration diagram of one embodiment of a fishing game server according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the authentication and billing processing server according to the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an online fishing game method according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

110: authentication and billing server (service providing system)

120: fishing game server

130: user terminal (client program)

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an online fishing game system, comprising: a plurality of fishing game servers for simulating a natural environment of a fishing field and handling an exchange between users in the fishing field; Authentication and billing processing server for performing at least one of the search, user authentication, billing integrated settlement for the plurality of fishing game server; And a user terminal for interfacing with at least one of the plurality of fishing game servers, chatting between users, and proceeding with a fishing game.

In addition, the present invention in the online fishing game method applied to the online fishing game system, when the user executes the application of the online fishing game stored in the user terminal connected to the authentication and billing processing server through the network A first step of performing authentication for the user; A second step of providing the authenticated user with a list of services including a virtual fishing goods transaction service, a content search and viewing service, and a fishing game server search service; A third step of connecting the fishing game server selected by the user to the terminal of the user through a fishing game server search service; And a fourth step of providing an online fishing game to the user.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

Figure 1a is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the online fishing game system according to the present invention, Figure 1b is an exemplary view showing a data exchange history between each component in the online fishing game system according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the online fishing game system according to the present invention substantially manages a plurality of fishing game servers 120 and a plurality of fishing game servers for providing online fishing games to users, and manages each fishing game server. Authentication and billing server (also referred to as a service providing system) 110 to manage the information of the users to use, access to the authentication and billing server, select the desired fishing game server and then used by users to enjoy online fishing game It includes a user terminal (also referred to as a client program) 130, a fishing game server, an authentication and billing server, and a network 140 for connecting communication between the user terminals. That is, the online fishing game system according to the present invention simulates the natural environment of the fishing ground and the fishing game server 120 for processing the interaction between users in the fishing ground, the authentication of processing functions such as search of the fishing ground, user authentication, billing integrated settlement, etc. And a user terminal 130 for interfacing with the billing processing server 110 and fishing ground connection, chat and game progress, and all communication functions between each server and the user terminal are performed by a standard protocol.

An online fishing game is a fishing game that can be used in various communication infrastructures and refers to a fishing game in a cyber space. Users can not only experience fishing and learning using graphic screens in online fishing games, but also can learn fishing and friendship through mutual interaction in the same space with many people.

The entire system is composed of the authentication and billing processing server 110, the fishing game server 120, the user terminal 130 as described above, communication between each server (including the user terminal) is a standardized network protocol (hereinafter, simply "Standard protocol").

At this time, the user terminal 130 is responsible for the interface between the user and the fishing game server 120 or between the user and the authentication and billing processing server 110.

Fishing game server 120 not only provides a simulation of the natural environment of the fishing ground, but also handles the interaction between the user and the user.

Authentication and billing processing server 110 has user information of the user and is responsible for services such as user authentication, game server search, various controls such as billing and fishing-related content.

In the online fishing game system having the configuration as described above, the standard protocol is a communication protocol for the information exchange details necessary to implement the functions of the user terminal 130, fishing game server 120, authentication and billing processing server 110 As such, it is designed to allow operators who want to participate in the online fishing game business according to the present invention to develop a user terminal program or a fishing game server program complying with this standard protocol to easily participate in the fishing game business.

At this time, the standard protocol is a protocol between the user terminal 130 and the authentication and billing server 110, a protocol between the authentication and billing server 110 and the fishing game server 120, the user terminal 130 and a fishing game server It consists of the protocol between 120 and the like.

In addition, the standard protocol is designed to exchange only information necessary for implementing the standard functions of each node, so that any type of user terminal program and server program that conforms to the protocol can participate in the fishing game system.

In addition, through the establishment of the standard protocol of the online fishing game as described above, it is possible to develop a user terminal program or game server of various operators and participate in the online business and license the protocol.

Regarding the above standard protocol, data exchange between components is shown in FIG. 1B.

First, looking at the exchange history between the authentication and billing processing server 110 and the fishing game server 120, it can be seen that the user status data, service usage data, fee-related data, exchange rate-related data, and the like.

Next, looking at the exchange history between the authentication and billing processing server 110 and the user terminal 130, it can be seen that the authentication related information, content data, member information related data, fishing goods transaction data, and the like.

Finally, looking at the exchange history between the fishing game server 120 and the user terminal 130, it can be seen that the connection data, user behavior data, fishing environment data, chat data and the like.

2 is an exemplary view of a screen displayed on a monitor when an online fishing game is executed in a user terminal according to the present invention.

The user terminal 130 is responsible for the interface between the user and the fishing game server 120 not only delivers what is happening in the actual fishing field to the user in the image and sound, but also authenticates the user through interaction with the authentication and billing processing server 110 After selecting the desired fishing spot (actually an independent fishing game server) and controlling the game to communicate with the server.

In addition, during the fishing game, the fishing game server 120 communicates information about the environment within the user's field of view (approximately 40-50M) with the surrounding game with the fishing game server 120. When this occurs, the information is registered in the authentication and billing processing server 110.

The program running on the user terminal 130 can be developed and commercialized in various forms such as Java Applet, video CD-ROM, Mobile, home game console title, etc. in compliance with the standard protocol, and the basic program is free for service subscribers. The video CD-ROM or home game titles with additional functions may be provided for a fee. In particular, the company may be able to receive royalties and disclose the protocol to external companies that want to participate in the future.

That is, the user terminal 130 is in charge of the interface between the user and the fishing game server 120, not only can receive royalties from the external companies that want to participate in the future, as well as to disclose a standard protocol, a new including a variety of additional functions User terminal programs can be developed and paid for.

3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a fishing game server according to the present invention.

Fishing game server 120 provides a simulation of the natural environment of the fishing ground and processes the interaction between the user and the user, collect the usage of each member by month and deliver to the authentication and billing processing server 110, each fishing game server 120 receives the distribution of revenue according to the usage of the member from the authentication and billing server 110.

That is, the fishing game server 120 aggregates the usage of each member and delivers it to the authentication and billing server 110, and charges the service fee for the entire usage time to the authentication and billing server operator.

Therefore, each fishing game server 120 can hold a variety of events for attracting more customers, the total number of operators (referring to operators of the online fishing game according to the present invention as the operator of the authentication and billing processing server) From the standpoint, a game server program that supports standard protocols can be distributed to each game provider to simulate various fishing conditions.

In other words, the fishing game server 120 refers to a server that provides an online fishing game, which simulates the natural environment of the fishing ground so that users can feel close to the actual situation, and the exchange rate system according to the probability of fishing the meat between the servers. This will exist, and various events can occur.

The detailed configuration of the fishing game server 120 is as follows.

Fishing game server 120 is a virtual fishing environment environment module for the simulation of the natural environment, as shown in the drawings, chat processing module for the exchange between users, stable connection and user status processing for request processing and response processing of the user Module and a billing module for billing of user-specific usage history.

At this time, the virtual fishing field environment generation module is composed of a graphical user interface-based environment setting application, so that even the non-expert can easily build the world's only unique fishing field. In particular, the virtual fishing field environment generation module simulates the natural environment of the fishing field by combining geographic information, ecological information, administrator's environment setting values and other external conditions (real-time weather, behavior, events, etc.) and converts the information into a user terminal. To 130. In other words, the virtual fishing field environment generation module has a feature that makes it easy to build the world's only unique fishing ground by setting up geographic information system, ecological information system, and other environmental systems through a graphic user interface-based environment setting application. It performs a function that perfectly simulates the environment of the fishing ground to be implemented based on the user's behavior information, the geographic information of the actual fishing ground, the ecological information of the actual fishing ground, and local real-time weather and status information. In addition, the virtual fishing site environment generation module may perform a function of expressing various events of an external sponsor company as one fish species under a predetermined ratio based on a manager's setting value.

In addition, the chat processing module performs a function that can easily exchange the fishing information for each language and fishing site location between the users connected to each fishing game server 120.

The fishing game server program executed in the fishing game server 120 as described above is capable of paying sales based on the number of simultaneous users per server to a plurality of individuals or corporations wishing to operate the fishing game service.

In addition, the fishing game server program is applicable to the server-specific differential exchange rate of the currency circulated in the server according to the conditions such as the user license, the probability of catching the fish, the price of fish species.

In addition, the number of users available at the same time is determined by the number of simultaneous users purchased at the time of sale, and the number of users can be located at the same time, and the number of users is limited to one or less per physical location. It can lead to the purchase of licenses and transactions between users for an advantageous geographical location.

Figure 4 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the authentication and billing processing server according to the present invention.

The authentication and billing server 110 has member information of each user and is in charge of services such as authentication, server search, various controls such as billing, and providing fishing-related content.

In addition, it is responsible for the connection between the user terminal 130 and the fishing game server 120 through the transmission of the authentication and authentication information of the user, and receives the usage details from the fishing game server 120 to be billed to the user.

In addition, the revenue after the charge from the user is distributed to the operators of the fishing game server 120, and the usage calculation through the transmission of the user's authentication and authentication information is delivered to the fishing game server.

In addition, it is possible to purchase new equipment through the virtual fishing goods transaction module in the authentication and billing processing server 110, and transactions such as selling fish are made.

In addition, it provides integrated authentication and ranking management through the management of member information DB.

That is, the authentication and billing server 110 is a connection path between the user terminal 130 and the fishing game server 120, the user program of the member through the user authentication process through the authentication and billing processing server 120 desired fishing grounds After selecting (actually an independent fishing game server), it is possible not only to start the game through direct communication with the fishing game server 120, but also to calculate and calculate the usage amount of each member's server, and with the billing and game server companies. Perform the function of profit sharing. In addition, it is in charge of managing and utilizing DB related to various information.

The detailed configuration of the authentication and billing processing server 110 is as follows.

The authentication and billing server 110 as described above provides a member information DB for storing the personal information of the member, a search and connection of the fishing server, and related application modules for calculating the user's usage fee and other content related to fishing. Consists of a content DB for

The member information DB manages member information, member usage information, and member assistance information.

In addition, the content DB is responsible for fishing-related content, news for each server, event information, and the like.

In addition, the related application module integrates the fishing game server search and connection module for checking the connection and status information of the entire fishing game server and handles the connection with the fishing game server of the authenticated member, the usage history for each server, and the fee for each member. It consists of a usage fee settlement module for each member who calculates and bills, and a virtual fishing goods transaction module that can purchase or exchange new equipment using virtual currency obtained by fishing or event from a fishing game server.

At this time, the fishing game server search and connection module performs a function of checking the periodic status of the fishing server server program, processing the server search request, and ensuring a stable connection between the user and the server. The function of constantly checking the service status of the server program to maintain the user's fishing site search and access, and when selecting the retrieved fishing game server, delivers the server's selection information and encrypted authentication information to the user and the fishing game server (120). It performs the function that enables direct connection between them.

In addition, the usage fee settlement module for each member performs the server-specific settlement of usage history, billing, billing and storage amount for each fishing game server 120.

In addition, the virtual fishing goods trading module performs a function of purchasing the equipment necessary for virtual fishing in the virtual currency acquired during the game. That is, the virtual fishing goods trading module performs a function of purchasing equipment necessary for virtual fishing in a virtual currency in which the meat and event scores caught by each fishing game server 120 are exchanged according to exchange rates.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an online fishing game method according to the present invention.

The user executes an application of an online fishing game stored in the user terminal 130 (502) accesses the authentication and billing server 110 through the network 140 and logs in (506).

The logged in user selects a desired service from various services provided by the authentication and billing server 110 (508). That is, the virtual fishing goods transaction service 520, the content search and viewing service 522 may be selected, and the fishing game server search service 510 may be selected.

The user who selects the fishing game server search service 510 selects the fishing game server 120 (512), and the authentication and billing processing server transmits the authentication information to the user terminal 130 (514).

Thereafter, the user may access the fishing game server 120 (516) and proceed with the fishing game (518) and if desired, may end the fishing game (524).

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and the above-described embodiments and accompanying It is not limited to the drawing.

As described above, the present invention has an excellent effect of providing various types of online fishing games to users by managing a plurality of fishing game servers through one authentication and billing processing server.

In other words, each fishing game provider can operate the fishing game freely through their own fishing game server, while efficiently managing the information about each fishing game server and users through the authentication and billing server There is an excellent effect that can provide.

In particular, the present invention has an excellent effect that all operators wishing to participate in the online fishing game business according to the present invention can easily develop and operate an application program to be performed in a fishing game server or a user terminal server through the establishment of a standard protocol.

Claims (14)

In the online fishing game system, A plurality of fishing game servers for simulating the natural environment of the fishing ground and handling the exchange between users in the fishing ground; Authentication and billing processing server for performing at least one of the search, user authentication, billing integrated settlement for the plurality of fishing game server; And User terminal for connecting to at least one of the plurality of fishing game server, a chat between the user, the progress of the fishing game Online fishing game system that includes. The method of claim 1, The fishing game server, Virtual fishing environment environment module for simulation of natural environment; Chat processing module for the exchange between users; A user status processing module for ensuring stable connection or processing of a user's request and response; And Billing module for billing of user's usage history Online fishing game system that includes The method of claim 1, The game server program is an online game service method, characterized in that paid sales based on the number of simultaneous users per server to a plurality of individuals or corporations that want to operate the game service. The method of claim 1, The game server program determines the number of users available at the same time according to the number of concurrent users purchased at the time of sale, and the number of users can be located at the same time is limited to one or less per physical location. And an online game service method having a feature capable of inducing a user-to-user transaction for an advantageous geographical location. The method of claim 2, The virtual fishing ground environment generation module, characterized in that the complete simulation of the fishing environment to be implemented on the basis of the user's behavior information, the geographic information of the actual fishing ground, the ecological information of the actual fishing ground, local real-time weather and status information Online fishing game system. The method of claim 2, The virtual fishing site environment generation module, online fishing, characterized in that it is easy to build a cyber fishing ground by setting at least one of a geographic information system, an ecological information system, an environmental system through a graphical user interface-based environment setting application. Game system. The method of claim 2, The virtual fishing site environment generation module, the online fishing game system, characterized in that to perform a function to express various events of the external sponsor company as a fish species under a predetermined ratio based on the setting value of the administrator. The method of claim 2, The chat processing module, the online fishing game system, characterized in that it is possible to easily exchange the fishing information for each language and fishing site location between users connected to the plurality of fishing game server. The method of claim 1, The authentication and billing server, A member information database (DB) for storing personal information of the member; An associated application module that is responsible for authentication processing for a user's access request based on a member database (DB); And Content Database (DB) for providing fishing-related content Online fishing game system comprising a. The method of claim 9, The related application module, A fishing game server search and connection module for checking the connection and status information of the entire fishing game server and handling the fishing game server access of the authenticated member; A usage fee settlement module for each member that integrates usage history for each server and calculates and charges usage fee for each member; And Virtual fishing goods trading module that allows users to purchase or exchange new equipment using virtual currency obtained by catch or event on the fishing game server Online fishing game system that includes. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, Online fishing game system, characterized in that the communication between the user terminal, fishing game server, authentication and billing server is performed by a standard protocol. The method of claim 10, The standard protocol may include at least one of a protocol between a user terminal and an authentication and billing server, a protocol between an authentication and billing server and a fishing game server, and a protocol between a user terminal and a fishing game server. system. The method of claim 11, The standard protocol is designed so that any type of user terminal program and a fishing game server program that conforms to the standard protocol are designed to participate in the online fishing game system so that only information necessary for implementing the standard functions of each node is exchanged. Online fishing game system characterized by. In the online fishing game method applied to the online fishing game system, A first step of authenticating the user when the user accesses an authentication and billing server through a network by executing an application of an online fishing game stored in a user terminal; A second step of providing the authenticated user with a list of services including a virtual fishing goods transaction service, a content search and viewing service, and a fishing game server search service; A third step of connecting the fishing game server selected by the user to the terminal of the user through a fishing game server search service; And 4th step of providing the online fishing game to the user Online fishing game method comprising a.